Another Lower Ball Joint Problem

*ramrod9cars* · 03-23-2008, 12:26 PM

Ok , read all the messsages about changing the LBJs as well as as many Tech Tips I could find. Printed out the pictures (MountaineerGreen's) great write. Bought one of those canadian kits off ebay (w/zerks) and got a Moog LBJ from Rockauto

; used the OEM ball joint press that can be rented from Autozone at no cost if you load the cc with a deposit; pressed out the existing joint using WD40 on all joints & fasteners since my PB Blaster was empty after the first squirt.
PROBLEM: Both the MOOG and the other brand slipped into the Driver side lower arm where they can move up and down by hand. Yes by hand, had to press out the old one, these slip right in. Well this is not good

has anyone been in this situation. Are we talking arm replacement.

Thanks, RR
00 Limited 4X4 4.0L SOHC stock 130K

**JDraper** · 03-23-2008, 12:27 PM

IF you got the correct replacement balljoints then yes, you're talking arm replacement.

**MountaineerGreen** · 03-23-2008, 12:30 PM

I have seen a member weld his LBJ's in. When it's time for a balljoint replacement, you have to replace the whole thing, but it'd work for a few years.

03-23-2008, 12:26 PM	#1
ramrod9cars Elite Explorer Sequim Washington 2000 Limited SOHC Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 9 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Another Lower Ball Joint Problem Ok , read all the messsages about changing the LBJs as well as as many Tech Tips I could find. Printed out the pictures (MountaineerGreen's) great write. Bought one of those canadian kits off ebay (w/zerks) and got a Moog LBJ from Rockauto ; used the OEM ball joint press that can be rented from Autozone at no cost if you load the cc with a deposit; pressed out the existing joint using WD40 on all joints & fasteners since my PB Blaster was empty after the first squirt. PROBLEM: Both the MOOG and the other brand slipped into the Driver side lower arm where they can move up and down by hand. Yes by hand, had to press out the old one, these slip right in. Well this is not good has anyone been in this situation. Are we talking arm replacement. Thanks, RR 00 Limited 4X4 4.0L SOHC stock 130K

03-23-2008, 12:27 PM	#2
JDraper Elite Garage Builder McVeytown, PA '11 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 15,400 Vehicle Specs	IF you got the correct replacement balljoints then yes, you're talking arm replacement. __________________ Moderator..Home Improvement/Explorer 911/2011 Explorer Forum You took my breath away....and now I want it back.... '66 Mustang Coupe, '04 Mustang Mach 1, '08 Focus, '11 Explorer XLT "Ex"plorer's: '92 Sport, '94 Sport, '01 XLS Our Crappy Website

03-23-2008, 12:30 PM	#3
MountaineerGreen Towing Moderator North East Arkansas 2012 F150 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,589 Vehicle Specs	I have seen a member weld his LBJ's in. When it's time for a balljoint replacement, you have to replace the whole thing, but it'd work for a few years. __________________ -Evan Febuary 09 Feature Truck - Elite Registry - Photo Gallery - Feedback - Go Elite! - My Write Ups - EF Vendors